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Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll Recipe

Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll Recipe

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This Japanese Cotton Candy Cake Roll is a delightful and airy dessert that combines the fluffy texture of cotton candy with a light cake roll. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any day!

Ingredients

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For the Cotton Candy Cake Roll:

  • 6 egg whites, room temperature
  • 55 grams granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Gel color in desired colors
  • 90 ml whole fat milk
  • 20 ml vegetable oil
  • 30 grams granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy extract
  • 70 grams cake flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the Cotton Candy Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream (36% M.F.), chilled
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 4 teaspoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Roll: Line a cake pan and preheat the oven. Combine wet and dry ingredients separately.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: Incorporate wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
  3. Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with sugar and cream of tartar to form a meringue.
  4. Combine Batter: Gently fold the meringue into the flour mixture.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the pan and bake until done.
  6. Prepare the Whipped Cream: Chill tools and ingredients. Bloom gelatin, then whip cream with sugar and gelatin until stiff.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Spread whipped cream on the cake, roll it up, and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the cake batter to maintain a light texture.
  • Ensure all tools and ingredients for the whipped cream are well chilled.
  • Roll the cake gently to prevent cracking.
  • Trim the edges of the cake for a neat presentation.

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Keywords: Japanese, Cotton Candy, Cake Roll, Dessert, Whipped Cream